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This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

商いは牛のよだれ

商いは牛の涎

Reading

Kana: あきないはうしのよだれ
Romaji: akinaihaushinoyodare
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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one should not rush to make a profit; business is best run when sales flow like a cow's drool: long and thin

Note: obscure term

Kanji

商
Readings: ショウ、 あきな.う
Meanings: make a deal, selling, dealing in, merchant
牛
Readings: ギュウ、 うし
Meaning: cow
涎
Readings: セン、 エン、 よだれ
Meanings: saliva, slobber